II.Academic CUSAT is academically structured into 9 faculties: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT has at present 27 Departments of study and research offering Graduate and Post Graduate programmes across a wide spectrum of disciplines in frontier areas of engineering, science, technology, humanities, law & management. Centres in specialized thematic areas have been established by the University, to encourage and promote collaborative, multi-disciplinary interaction. Conceived as umbrella organizations for inter-faculty interaction and joint enterprises, aimed at wholesome integration, assimilation and dissemination of knowledge beyond all sectarian confines, these Centres are expected to engage themselves in unfettered intellectual pursuits. III.Message from the Vice Chancellor Cochin University of Science & Technology occupies a unique place on the academic roadmap of Asia as a premier Science & technology University. The University"s motto "tejaswinavadhitamastu" meaning "may the wisdom accrued deify us both- the teacher and the taught and percolate to the universe in its totality" which is taken from the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of the land epitomizes the ideals and philosophy of the University. CUSAT offers programmes across a spectrum of disciplines in frontier areas ranging from engineering, science, technology, humanities, law and management. The pursuit of excellence through these programmes has given CUSAT a national and international standing. The University has academic and exchange links with reputed institutions worldwide. The unfolding web pages roll-out the versatility of CUSAT, whose multinational student fraternity is blazing new trails across the world giving their University a global footprint. Dr Ramachandran Thekkedath(Vice-Chancellor) IV.Administration 1.Pro-Chancellor Shri. P. K. Abdu Rabb Hon. Minister of Education Govt. of Kerala. 2.Vice-Chancellor Dr. RAMACHANDRAN THEKKEDATH Phone: +91-484-2577619 Fax: +91-484-2575397 3.Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Godfrey Louis CUSAT,Cochin 4.Registrar Dr. A. Ramachandran CUSAT,Cochin B.Deans 1.Engineering Prof. Philip Kurian Department of Polymer Scinece CUSAT, Cochin - 22 2.Environmental Studies Prof. K.Mohankumar Professor Department of Atmospheric Sciences CUSAT, Cochin - 22 3.Humanities Prof.R.Sasidharan Department of Hindi Cochin University of Science & Technology Kochi - 682 022 0484-2575954,2424004 4.Law Dr.A.M.Varkey School of Legal Studies CUSAT, Cochin - 22 5.Marine Science Dr. H.S. Ram Mohan Professor & Director School of Marine Sciences CUSAT Lakeside Campus, Fine Arts Avenue Cochin 682016, India 6.Medical Science & Technology Dr. P.G.R. Pillai Medical Director Co-Operative Medical College Kalamassery Kochi-683 503 7.Science Prof. R.Muraleedharan Nair Department of Statistics CUSAT, Cochin - 22 8.Social Science Prof.M.Bhasi School of Management Studies Cochin University of Science & Technology Kochi - 682 022 9.Technology Prof. K.Vasudevan Department of Electronics CUSAT, Kochi - 22. V.Contact us 1.General Enquiry (10 A.M. to 5 P.M.) +91(484)2577290/2577550 2.Public Relations & Publications: akv@cusat.ac.in +91(484)2577550 3.International Relations & Academic Admissions: iraa@cusat.ac.in +91(484)2575959 +91(484)2577159 FAX : +91(484)2577688 4.Controller of Examinations: controlex@cusat.ac.in +91(484)2576623/2577109 5.Academic Matters: +91(484)2575213 6.Administration registrar@cusat.ac.in +91(484)2575181 7.Finance: +91(484)2576107 8.Planning: +91(484)2576419 9.Security Office (24 Hours) +91(484)2575101 10.University FAX +91(484)2577595 11.Website Designed and Developed by cirm@cusat.ac.in Centre for Information & Resource Management CUSAT VI.Location Located 10 kms north of Ernakulam city and 20 kms south of Nedumbassery International Air port, on about 180 acres in Thrikkakara, the main campus is serene and beautiful. Rolling hills with patches of thick green and planted trees, plenty of fresh air and sunshine lift the spirits of students, staff and faculty. The Lakeside campus is located in the heart of Cochin City, by the side of the sea, and houses School of Marine Sciences, School of Industrial Fisheries and men"s hostel. Proximity to the sea and infrastructural facilities like a jetty, several sea-going vessels provide an environment and facilities essential for marine and related science studies. The Pulinkunnu Campus is located about 60 km to the south, in Kuttanad, famous for its paddy cultivation below sea-level, which symbolizes Kerala"s serene, picturesque backwaters and rolling paddy fields. Climate is humid with rainy season between June and October. Cottonware is preferred throughou